Badger
nounproper nounnounattested in dialogue
- Canada//ˈbæd͡ʒɚ//
- Australia//ˈbæd͡ʒə//
A native or resident of the American state of Wisconsin.
noun
- 1
A native or resident of the American state of Wisconsin.
Etymology
See Badger State.
proper noun
- 1
A village in Shropshire, England.
- 2
A town in Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
- 3
A habitational surname from Old English.
Etymology
From Old English *Bæcg (“a personal name”) + ofer (“hill spur”). The name of the town in Newfoundland likely derives from the surname of one of its first inhabitants.
noun
- 1
A child member of the St John Ambulance medical volunteering organisation.
She was also a leader, trainer and supervisor of the children's arm of St John's Ambulance (“the Badgers”). She worked over 50 hours a year but received no salary and was not required to attend events.
St John's Ambulance encourages 7-10-year-olds to join their Badger Setts and earn badges, learning skills in first aid and helping local communities as well as leadership and communication. Known as 'Badgers', their sweatshirts and badges use a badger logo.
Etymology
From badger, the animal.
Forms
- plural
- Badgers
Badger · A native or resident of the American state of Wisconsin.
badly · In a bad manner.bae · Darling (term of endearment).Bae · A surname from Korean.